February 04, 2025

Why Mobile CMMS is Essential for Modern Maintenance Management

When companies think about investing in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), they should require the provider to offer the system as a mobile app. Read on for the following:

• Mobile app features.
• Examples of industries that would use a mobile app CMMS.
• Benefits from having the system on a mobile device.

Why would you need a mobile app? Wouldn't the desktop version suffice? In many cases, yes. However, numerous industries have workers off-property. If you have a large property, you'd spend time always coming back to the office to input information.

Key Features of a Mobile CMMS App

1. Check records of assets.
2. Check inventory quantities.
3. Review preventive maintenance (PM) records.
4. Create work requests.
5. Generate work orders.
6. Scan barcodes.

Industries Benefiting from a Mobile CMMS

The list of industries that might use a mobile app would fill an entire article. However, we can highlight several.

1. Education. Schools, colleges, universities, and other education campuses cover a wide area. This means maintenance workers work in different parts of town. The mobile app allows system users to access the database from all over the campus or the city.
2. Food processing. You might have administration in one building and the actual production side in another. You might have warehousing for inventory and other supplies. A garage for delivery and other vehicles.
3. Mining. This industry relies on heavy machinery and infrastructure that require regular maintenance.
4. Utilities. Technicians constantly work out in the field. Electrical, sewer, gas, and more.
5. Healthcare. Have you seen the size of some hospitals? Separate office buildings and labs. Multiple wings and wards on numerous floors.

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Top Benefits of Using a Mobile CMMS App

A CMMS' versatility allows it to help numerous industries. From resorts to ethanol plants to aeronautics. They all have assets and inventory, and require maintenance activities. As seen, a CMMS on a mobile device adds value to the investment.

1. Better communications. This comes in so many ways. As mentioned above, you have access to all your records. If you see an issue, create a work order, and assign it. Do you have a question as to the quantity of a certain part? Call up that record on your tablet.
2. Because you can do so much away from the office, your efficiency increases. You complete tasks faster.
3. Along with that comes productivity. You'll be able to do more.
4. Updates. Since the system constantly updates, you'll see those on the Smartphone.
5. Accuracy. Input information at your location rather than waiting until you return to the office.
6. Call up documentation to show regulators and auditors to stay in compliance.
7. Mobile CMMS platforms often feature customizable dashboards and reporting tools.
8. It can integrate with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors to gather real-time data.
9. The system fosters team effort and collaboration.
10. As your company changes, you update/upgrade/customize your system. As the system expands, so does the app.
11. Costs reduce because of efficiency and productivity.
12. Better emergency response. If you find an issue while out in the field, you can generate a work order without calling it in.

Achieve Better Organization with a Mobile CMMS Solution

Don't underestimate the power of an app on a mobile device. CMMS mobile allows you the freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere.

Underground and in the air. At the back of the property and across town. During your shift or on the weekend. Require the power of mobile when you plan for a CMMS.

Call 800-922-4336 to discuss MAPCON Mobile, the finest CMMS for your needs. Ask about the scalability of a world-class system and how mobile makes your maintenance management a success.